Valentine’s Day is coming up soon, and you’ll most likely be hitting the mall to pick up a gift for your sweetie. I propose another way of looking at Valentine’s Day, and your love life in general. My knowledge comes from the EPA {Environmental Protection Agency}, Planet Green, Sierra Club, and TreeHugger.com {an awesome source for info about sustainability}.
1. Use bamboo fiber sheets. Bamboo is a rapidly renewable resource, super absorbent, and antimicrobial {bamboo inhibits the growth of or kills fungi, bacteria, protozoans, and some viruses}. And, no, it’s not like sleeping on a bamboo rod, silly! They’re actually very, very comfy, and you can find them at most bedding stores.
2. Make cards & gifts, don’t buy them. Instead of buying your sweetie a Hallmark card and a CD, or super expensive anythings, make them stuff! Stan {my boyfriend} said that one of the best presents he ever received was the mix CD I made him for his birthday last year. I even maximized the paper I used to make his card by also making a CD sleeve out of it. Plus, a handmade present is so much more personal, and shows you put a lot of effort into your gift.
3. Shower together! Ooh la la! That is, if you’re at that stage in your relationship, of course. I don’t want you jumping in the shower with someone you’ve only just begun dating! Showering together not only uses less water, but some psychologists say that it actually strengthens your relationship, too.
4. Carpool. If your schedules allow for it, you and your sweetie should take one car whenever possible. Better yet, own only one car between the both of you! Or, bike places! Like Michigan State University says, “make love, notCO2!” {They also say “Be Spartan Green!”}
What about you? Do you do anything to green your love life specifically, or your life in general? How are you planning on spending your Valentine’s Day? Let us know!
